Srinagar, Jan 21: Two security forces personnel were killed on Tuesday morning during an encounter with militants in Khrew area of Pampore Pulwama.
Police sources said that acting on a tipoff, forces tried to raid a hideout in Zantrag forest area where militants were believed to be hiding.
“As the forces were trying to zero-in on the site, the militants started firing indiscriminately which resulted in fire arm injuries to an army and SOG personnel,” he said.
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Sources added, the both the injured were admitted in Badami Bagh hospital for specialized treatment, However thy succumbed to their injuries.
The deceased has been identified as Rifleman Rahul of 50 RR and SOG man Shahbaz Manjkoot of Rajouri .
When this report was filled, encounter was going on in the area.